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Print - 2014-02-23
CPNE pays homage to Fasieh Iqbal

CPNE pays homage to Fasieh Iqbal

Speakers at a condolence meeting organised by Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) for veteran journalist and newspaper editor Fasieh Iqbal on Saturday paid glowing tributes to him. They recalled services that the late Fasieh Iqbal rendered for th
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (February 22, 2014) and for Sunday (February 23, 2014).
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 22, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 22, 2014) and the forecast for Sunday (February 23, 2014).

Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Karzai, Dar for working together to face common enemies

Karzai, Dar for working together to face common enemies

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday agreed that Afghanistan and Pakistan faced common challenges and enemies, and there was a need to work together to overcome them. Ishaq Dar, who is leading a high level delega
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Karzai, Dar for working together to face common enemies

Karzai, Dar for working together to face common enemies

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday agreed that Afghanistan and Pakistan faced common challenges and enemies, and there was a need to work together to overcome them. Ishaq Dar, who is leading a high level delega
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
G20 support builds to adopt ambitious target for global growth

G20 support builds to adopt ambitious target for global growth

The world's top economies may agree to set an ambitious target for faster global growth at a weekend meeting in Sydney, where major central banks are also being urged to co-ordinate policies to avoid "surprises" that could further roil emerging markets. O
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
G20 support builds to adopt ambitious target for global growth

G20 support builds to adopt ambitious target for global growth

The world's top economies may agree to set an ambitious target for faster global growth at a weekend meeting in Sydney, where major central banks are also being urged to co-ordinate policies to avoid "surprises" that could further roil emerging markets. O
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
G20 support builds to adopt ambitious target for global growth

G20 support builds to adopt ambitious target for global growth

The world''s top economies may agree to set an ambitious target for faster global growth at a weekend meeting in Sydney, where major central banks are also being urged to co-ordinate policies to avoid "surprises" that could further roil emerging markets.
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

Asia Pacific trade ministers began a fresh round of talks in Singapore Saturday for a huge US-led Pacific free trade area, hoping to conclude a deal this year after missing a deadline in 2013. The four-day meeting of ministers from 12 countries covered by
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

Asia Pacific trade ministers began a fresh round of talks in Singapore Saturday for a huge US-led Pacific free trade area, hoping to conclude a deal this year after missing a deadline in 2013. The four-day meeting of ministers from 12 countries covered by
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

US-led Pacific trade pact under discussion in Singapore

Asia Pacific trade ministers began a fresh round of talks in Singapore Saturday for a huge US-led Pacific free trade area, hoping to conclude a deal this year after missing a deadline in 2013. The four-day meeting of ministers from 12 countries covered by
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Make a decision now, PPP urges Prime Minister

Make a decision now, PPP urges Prime Minister

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah on Saturday said that gunship helicopter attack on Taliban in North Waziristan Agency was a decision of military leadership, however he asked the government to take decisive decision against Ta
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Make a decision now, PPP urges Prime Minister

Make a decision now, PPP urges Prime Minister

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah on Saturday said that gunship helicopter attack on Taliban in North Waziristan Agency was a decision of military leadership, however he asked the government to take decisive decision against Ta
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Irfan Siddiqui speaks about situation

Irfan Siddiqui speaks about situation

Prime Minister's Special Assistant and head of government's negotiation team engaged with Taliban, Irfan Siddiqui, on Saturday visited the Recorder House where he spoke about the situation arising out of a total deadlock in peace talks with Taliban
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Irfan Siddiqui speaks about situation

Irfan Siddiqui speaks about situation

Prime Minister's Special Assistant and head of government's negotiation team engaged with Taliban, Irfan Siddiqui, on Saturday visited the Recorder House where he spoke about the situation arising out of a total deadlock in peace talks with Taliban
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
UNSC ramps up pressure on Assad

UNSC ramps up pressure on Assad

The UN Security Council adopted a unanimous but non-binding resolution Saturday calling for humanitarian aid convoys to be allowed access across war-torn Syria, but diplomats immediately voiced doubt about its effectiveness. Syria's staunch ally Russia, w
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
UNSC ramps up pressure on Assad

UNSC ramps up pressure on Assad

The UN Security Council adopted a unanimous but non-binding resolution Saturday calling for humanitarian aid convoys to be allowed access across war-torn Syria, but diplomats immediately voiced doubt about its effectiveness. Syria's staunch ally Russia, w
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Curfew imposed in North Waziristan

Curfew imposed in North Waziristan

The political administration on Saturday enforced curfew from Miranshah to Datta Khel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) due to the deteriorating law and order situation in the region. The security forces increased patrolling while security was tighten
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Curfew imposed in North Waziristan

Curfew imposed in North Waziristan

The political administration on Saturday enforced curfew from Miranshah to Datta Khel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) due to the deteriorating law and order situation in the region. The security forces increased patrolling while security was tighten
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Custody of women, children: ISPR rejects TTP's allegations

Custody of women, children: ISPR rejects TTP's allegations

Director General ISPR on Saturday categorically rejected TTP's allegations about their women and children in custody of security forces. Commenting on the factual position of the issue, DG ISPR clarified that not a single woman or child is in custody of s
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Custody of women, children: ISPR rejects TTP's allegations

Custody of women, children: ISPR rejects TTP's allegations

Director General ISPR on Saturday categorically rejected TTP's allegations about their women and children in custody of security forces. Commenting on the factual position of the issue, DG ISPR clarified that not a single woman or child is in custody of s
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Sami appeals to government, TTP for ceasefire

Sami appeals to government, TTP for ceasefire

Making a fervent appeal to the government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for a ceasefire, leader of Taliban's dialogue committee Maulana Samiul Haq said every one should work to save the country from destruction and violence. "I appeal the governmen
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Sami appeals to government, TTP for ceasefire

Sami appeals to government, TTP for ceasefire

Making a fervent appeal to the government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for a ceasefire, leader of Taliban's dialogue committee Maulana Samiul Haq said every one should work to save the country from destruction and violence. "I appeal the governmen
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Nine terrorists killed in army gunship raid

Nine terrorists killed in army gunship raid

At least nine terrorists were killed Saturday when army helicopter gunships pounded their hideouts in Hangu district, according to a TV channel. Four helicopter gunships shelled the suspected militant hideouts in Tora Wari and Dar Samand areas of the dist
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Nine terrorists killed in army gunship raid

Nine terrorists killed in army gunship raid

At least nine terrorists were killed Saturday when army helicopter gunships pounded their hideouts in Hangu district, according to a TV channel. Four helicopter gunships shelled the suspected militant hideouts in Tora Wari and Dar Samand areas of the dist
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Italy's youngest-ever Prime Minister Renzi sworn in

Italy's youngest-ever Prime Minister Renzi sworn in

Italy's youngest-ever prime minister Matteo Renzi and his fresh-faced cabinet were sworn in Saturday, amid widespread scepticism that the new government has the political maturity to tackle the country's formidable challenges. The 39-year-old former mayor
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Italy's youngest-ever Prime Minister Renzi sworn in

Italy's youngest-ever Prime Minister Renzi sworn in

Italy's youngest-ever prime minister Matteo Renzi and his fresh-faced cabinet were sworn in Saturday, amid widespread scepticism that the new government has the political maturity to tackle the country's formidable challenges. The 39-year-old former mayor
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
QWP leader among four killed in IED explosions

QWP leader among four killed in IED explosions

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions in Buner and Peshawar districts Saturday killed four people including a leader of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP). Police said the vehicle of a local leader of QWP, Adalat Khan was targeted with a remote control device
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
QWP leader among four killed in IED explosions

QWP leader among four killed in IED explosions

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions in Buner and Peshawar districts Saturday killed four people including a leader of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP). Police said the vehicle of a local leader of QWP, Adalat Khan was targeted with a remote control device
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Ukraine parliament removes Yanukovich, who flees Kiev in 'coup'

Ukraine parliament removes Yanukovich, who flees Kiev in 'coup'

Ukraine's parliament voted on Saturday to re-move President Viktor Yanukovich from office, hours after he abandoned his Kiev office to protesters and denounced what he described as a coup. The apparent toppling of the pro-Russian leader looks likely to dr
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Ukraine parliament removes Yanukovich, who flees Kiev in 'coup'

Ukraine parliament removes Yanukovich, who flees Kiev in 'coup'

Ukraine's parliament voted on Saturday to re-move President Viktor Yanukovich from office, hours after he abandoned his Kiev office to protesters and denounced what he described as a coup. The apparent toppling of the pro-Russian leader looks likely to dr
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Revenue shortfall imminent: Provinces unlikely to get share

Revenue shortfall imminent: Provinces unlikely to get share

Provinces are unlikely to receive budgeted share of revenue from the divisible pool due to expected shortfall in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revenue collection. Sources told Business Recorder that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is aware that the
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Revenue shortfall imminent: Provinces unlikely to get share

Revenue shortfall imminent: Provinces unlikely to get share

Provinces are unlikely to receive budgeted share of revenue from the divisible pool due to expected shortfall in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revenue collection. Sources told Business Recorder that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is aware that the
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Revenue shortfall imminent: Provinces unlikely to get share

Revenue shortfall imminent: Provinces unlikely to get share

Provinces are unlikely to receive budgeted share of revenue from the divisible pool due to expected shortfall in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revenue collection. Sources told Business Recorder that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is aware that the
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Venezuelans take to streets for rival mass rallies

Venezuelans take to streets for rival mass rallies

Tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of Venezuela's government took to the streets of Caracas Saturday amid fears of more violence in the bitterly divided country. The competing mass rallies in the capital - the second in days - follow weeks of o
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Venezuelans take to streets for rival mass rallies

Venezuelans take to streets for rival mass rallies

Tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of Venezuela's government took to the streets of Caracas Saturday amid fears of more violence in the bitterly divided country. The competing mass rallies in the capital - the second in days - follow weeks of o
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Ban on motorcycle riding in 23 Ucs: anti-polio drive today

Ban on motorcycle riding in 23 Ucs: anti-polio drive today

The provincial government has decided to launch a one-day anti-polio campaign in some parts of Karachi on Sunday, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the Sindh government has decided to impose Section 144 in 40 Union Councils of six distri
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Honda opens second plant in rising auto power Mexico

Honda opens second plant in rising auto power Mexico

Honda unveiled a second factory in Mexico on Friday, seeking to capitalise on the nation's rising power in the sector and strengthen the Japanese car giant's foothold in North America. The $800 million plant in the central city of Celaya will churn out 20
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Arunachal Pradesh: China must drop 'mindset of expansionism', says Modi

Arunachal Pradesh: China must drop 'mindset of expansionism', says Modi

Narendra Modi, the leading candidate to be India's next prime minister after a forthcoming election, declared the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India on Saturday and urged China to abandon its "mindset of expansion". India an
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Arunachal Pradesh: China must drop 'mindset of expansionism', says Modi

Arunachal Pradesh: China must drop 'mindset of expansionism', says Modi

Narendra Modi, the leading candidate to be India's next prime minister after a forthcoming election, declared the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India on Saturday and urged China to abandon its "mindset of expansion". India an
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
CPNE pays homage to Fasieh Iqbal

CPNE pays homage to Fasieh Iqbal

Speakers at a condolence meeting organised by Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) for veteran journalist and newspaper editor Fasieh Iqbal on Saturday paid glowing tributes to him. They recalled services that the late Fasieh Iqbal rendered for th
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Major Danish set a high example of bravery: Shahbaz

Major Danish set a high example of bravery: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Major Daanish Abdul Wahid Shaheed has set a high example of valour and bravery by sacrificing his life for the country and the nation and the whole nation is proud of such brave sons. He said tha
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Rangers arrest 11 suspects

Rangers arrest 11 suspects

Rangers on Saturday claimed to have arrested 11 criminals including members of banned outfits and Lyari gangsters during raids at different parts of the city. Rangers conducted targeted raids at Jam Memon Goth, Ghreebabad, Jamali Goth, Janjal Goth, Pehalw
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Man killed, minor hurt in city

Man killed, minor hurt in city

At least one person was killed while a minor boy was injured in different shooting incidents in metropolis here on Saturday. According to police and rescue sources, Irfan, son of Bilal, was shot and killed as a result of business dispute in Gul Goth, near
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Nazir, Nisar discuss expatriates' issues

Nazir, Nisar discuss expatriates' issues

Lord Nazir Ahmed, the member of British House of Lords, called on Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday. Matters relating to overseas Pakistanis with particular reference to the Pakistani community in the
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Clearing agents; Pakistan Customs to conduct training courses

Clearing agents; Pakistan Customs to conduct training courses

Directorate of Training of Pakistan Customs is conducting training courses for clearing agents without proper curriculum and qualified trainers. This was stated by Chairman Pakistan Economic Forum (PEF), Muhammad Arshad Jamal in a letter sent to Chairman
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Chairman PTA emphasises need to review sales tax regime

Chairman PTA emphasises need to review sales tax regime

Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) Shaikh Saqib Saeed Masood emphasised the need to review the sales tax regime particularly exclusion of hides and skins from the 6th Schedule of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, which badly hits the value-added export-o
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Bride, groom among seven killed in road accident

Bride, groom among seven killed in road accident

A newly-married couple among seven killed in a road accident in Burewala, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the wedding party was on its way to Burewala from Chichawatni when their bus rammed into police van carrying police personnel. Re
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Workshop on 'Right to Information' organised

Workshop on 'Right to Information' organised

Speakers at the workshop on "Right to Information - RTI" urged the government to further strengthen the Freedom of Information (FOI) laws as per the guidelines of United Nations (UN), saying that improvement in FOI laws would improve the level of governan
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Nasim Wali vows to carry forward Bacha Khan's non-violence movement

Nasim Wali vows to carry forward Bacha Khan's non-violence movement

The senior most woman politician in KP and the widow of renowned nationalist leader Wali Khan, Begum Nasim Wali Khan Saturday vowed to carry forward the non-violent movement of Bacha Khan, which she maintains has been hijacked by the incumbent ANP leaders
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Restoration of gas supply: MCCI hails government's decision

Restoration of gas supply: MCCI hails government's decision

Business community of Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan on Saturday hailed the government's decision to restore the gas supply to export-oriented industries of Punjab. President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Khawaja Muhammad Usma
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
World Scouts Day celebrated

World Scouts Day celebrated

Like other parts of the globe, World Scouts day 2014 was also being celebrated in Pakistan on Saturday (February 22). The Day is celebrated as very special day in the scout's calendar. National scout associations celebrate this day as the Scout's Founder'
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Militant killed while planting explosive device

Militant killed while planting explosive device

A suspected militant was killed while planting an explosive device near Juma Khan Khawar area in jurisdiction of Nasir Bagh Police station on Saturday. According to police sources, the militants was planting a device near police check post to target polic
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
US extends visa for comatose Pakistani student

US extends visa for comatose Pakistani student

The US State Department extended the deportation deadline for Pakistani exchange student Shahzaib Bajwa by one month on Friday. The 20-year-old will be allowed to stay in the country until March 28. His brother, Shahzaib Bajwa had said earlier that Shahza
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Three 'confined' girl students of IU rescued

Three 'confined' girl students of IU rescued

Three female students, who were allegedly locked up in their hostel rooms for around 16 hours by the Islamic University (IU) hostel administration, were rescued on Saturday by a court bailiff and fellow students. The hostel administration had locked up th
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
PGJDC organises three-day gems and jewellery exhibition

PGJDC organises three-day gems and jewellery exhibition

Three-day gems and jewellery exhibition, organised by Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company, started here on Saturday. Secretary Mines and Minerals Gilgit-Baltistan Rai Ali Hasnain Raza inaugurated the three-day event, said a press release.
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Sales of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa printing department up by 27 percent

Sales of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa printing department up by 27 percent

The sales of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Printing and Stationery Department registered 27 percent increase while cost of sales went up by eight percent in financial year 2009-10, which was Rs 37.564 million in 2008-09 reached to Rs 47.867 million over previous yea
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Business community urged to bolster Pakistan-China economic ties

Business community urged to bolster Pakistan-China economic ties

President Mamnoon Hussain has called upon the business community of Karachi and Shanghai to play its active role in bolstering Pak-China bilateral trade volume from the current over $12 billion to $15 billion by 2015. The President said this during his me
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Khattak condemns bomb attack on QWP leader

Khattak condemns bomb attack on QWP leader

KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has strongly condemned a remote control bomb attack on the vehicle of Adalat Khan, a leader of Qaumi Watan Party in Buner on Saturday and expressed his deep shock and sorrow over the loss of precious innocent lives. In a m
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
'Mobile Van Services' launched to help taxpayers

'Mobile Van Services' launched to help taxpayers

Regional Tax Office-II, Lahore has launched "Mobile Van Services" for the promotion of "Prime Minister's Tax Incentive Scheme". According to sources, the project is two-pronged covering areas of facilitation and assistance as well as advertisements. These
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
NOC mandatory for owners of LDA plots before selling

NOC mandatory for owners of LDA plots before selling

Owners of plots in the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) housing schemes will have to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from LDA as a mandatory condition before selling their plots. The NOC shall be valid for transferring a plot for a period of one
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
'Build Pakistan 2014' expo from February 25

'Build Pakistan 2014' expo from February 25

Pakistan's largest building and construction exhibition 'Build Pakistan 2014' is being held here at Lahore Expo Centre along with STONECA-The Stone Expo from February 25 to 27. The delegates and exhibitors from seven countries including Pakistan will part
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
'World Scouts Day' observed

'World Scouts Day' observed

Like other parts of the globe‚ 'World Scouts Day' was observed here on Saturday with a resolve to encourage scouts movement. The basic purpose is build the character of our youth, promote their physical mental, spiritual development and making them well d
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Pamco to facilitate dairy & citrus growers

Pamco to facilitate dairy & citrus growers

Punjab Agriculture and Meat Company (PAMCO) decides to continue 'save the calf', feedlot fattening, Thal seedless citrus zone and Choolistan seedless grapes zones being implemented by the Company in the province to facilitate the dairy and citrus growers.
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Afghan group confirms talks with Taliban faction

Afghan group confirms talks with Taliban faction

Afghan President Hamid Karzai's High Peace Council has held meetings with a breakaway faction of senior Taliban leaders in the United Arab Emirates, officials said Saturday. The Dubai meetings are the first, fresh Afghan-initiated efforts to restart peace
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs

Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs

The Federal Board of Revenue is investigating garments export consignments mishandling by the customs authorities at ports, on the complaints of US-based foreign buyers of a leading Pakistani exporter. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturda
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs

Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs

The Federal Board of Revenue is investigating garments export consignments mishandling by the customs authorities at ports, on the complaints of US-based foreign buyers of a leading Pakistani exporter. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturda
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs

Garments consignments: FBR probing mishandling by customs

The Federal Board of Revenue is investigating garments export consignments mishandling by the customs authorities at ports, on the complaints of US-based foreign buyers of a leading Pakistani exporter. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturda
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
Afghan group confirms talks with Taliban faction

Afghan group confirms talks with Taliban faction

Afghan President Hamid Karzai's High Peace Council has held meetings with a breakaway faction of senior Taliban leaders in the United Arab Emirates, officials said Saturday. The Dubai meetings are the first, fresh Afghan-initiated efforts to restart peace
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
100 top taxpayers: lists being verified with LTUs and RTOs, Dar told

100 top taxpayers: lists being verified with LTUs and RTOs, Dar told

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar that the lists of 100 top taxpayers in each category of companies, Association of Persons and salaried individuals/non-salaried individuals are being verified with the
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
100 top taxpayers: lists being verified with LTUs and RTOs, Dar told

100 top taxpayers: lists being verified with LTUs and RTOs, Dar told

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar that the lists of 100 top taxpayers in each category of companies, Association of Persons and salaried individuals/non-salaried individuals are being verified with the
Published 23 Feb, 2014 12:00am
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